Maxine Sutton

Maxine Sutton 93, formerly from Arcadia, MO entered into her eternal home Monday, August 31, 2021. Maxine is preceded in death by her loving spouses Russell Eaton and Leon Sutton; brother Ted Fitzgerald, sister Ruth Bunch and parents John and Gertrude Fitzgerald.

Maxine is survived by her sons Dr. Thomas Eaton of Harrodsburg, KY and Stephen Eaton and wife Kathryn of Louisa, VA; sister Karen Dhuwalia of Davies, FL, brother Jackson Fitzgerald and his wife Virginia of Pevely, MO; and stepson’s Mark Sutton and Larry Sutton both of Arcadia, MO and a host of step grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

She served as an elementary school teacher in Annapolis and Ironton, MO in the 1950’s and 1960’s then transitioned into a role in the Iron County Clerk’s office for a number of years. She was an avid reader, often reading 3 books a week, loved her 4 legged fur babies and enjoyed watching birds. Maxine was a 50 plus year member of the Lesterville chapter of the Eastern Star and held many positions during her tenure.

Please join the family to celebrate Maxine’s life on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Cole Family Funeral Home in Ironton, MO. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM, Eastern Star Service at 12:00 noon and funeral at 1:00 PM. Interment will be the Arcadia Valley Memorial Park.